Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress
Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $787K. Net investment income was $779K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$787K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$393K
+0.0% YoY
About Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress
Based on IRS filings
Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $787K. Net investment income was $779K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,925,722 | $7,976,245 | $7,690,444 |
| Revenue | $820,707 | $1,138,671 | $647,285 |
| Expenses | $873,209 | $851,942 | $1,236,138 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $812,492 | $808,568 | $1,192,422 |
| Net Investment Income | $778,979 | $1,101,389 | $610,877 |
| Distributable Amount | $751,147 | $635,218 | $631,899 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $64,035 |
| CHARLES F LESTER | CO-TRUSTEE | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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